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About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, strategic leader to establish a culture of excellence in a brand-new Long-Term Care home. You will plan, develop, and oversee high-quality nursing and therapy services in consultation with the Executive Director, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and standards. This is an opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to shape a resident-centered approach in a state-of-the-art facility.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and supervise all high-quality nursing, therapy, and restorative care activities for the opening and ongoing operations of the new facility.
- Promote a caring environment that supports the practice of therapeutically effective nursing care.
- Advocate for residents by actively following up on concerns to promote optimal health, independence, and comfort.
- Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges by reviewing all applications for resident placement in the new LTC home.
- Develop and implement an effective internal budgeting, expenditure, and inventory control system for the department.
- Lead risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, and incident/falls prevention.
- Ensure coordination of resident care across multi-disciplinary services.
- Manage and control all pharmaceutical supplies and department inventory.
- Recruit, hire, and build an agile, effective, and highly engaged nursing team.
- Coach, mentor, monitor, and evaluate professional and non-professional staff.
- Oversee comprehensive orientation and regular in-service training programs for the incoming team.
- Act as Chair for the Professional Advisory Committee, Registered Nursing Staff Meetings, and Nursing Departmental Meetings.
- Liaise with the Ministry of Health on relevant issues and provide timely statistical reporting.
- Collaborate regularly with attending physicians, pharmacists, laboratories, agencies, and hospitals.
- Assist the Executive Director with the general administration of the LTC Home and keep up-to-date with industry best practices.
Requirements
- Current RN Registration with a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Care Nursing.
- At least 3 years of experience as an RN in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a healthcare setting (LTC preferred).
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.
- Proven experience preparing, managing, and monitoring departmental financial budgets.
- Strong leadership and change-management skills with the flexibility to adapt to a highly demanding environment.
- Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, presentation, and computer literacy skills.
Skills
- Nursing
- Therapy
- Restorative Care
- Budgeting
- Expenditure Control
- Inventory Control
- Risk Management
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Incident/Falls Prevention
- Pharmaceutical Supply Management
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Coaching
- Staff Mentoring
- Staff Evaluation
- Staff Training
- Committee Chairmanship
- Liaison with Ministry of Health
- Statistical Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Healthcare Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Presentation
- Computer Literacy
- Chinese communication (asset)
Location
- Scarborough
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Managerial/Supervisory
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the Company
- Trevor Frances Recruitment is a premier recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top-tier healthcare professionals with exceptional organizations.
- We specialize in matching leadership talent with long-term care providers to foster high-performing teams and enhance resident care.
Equal Opportunity
- Our client is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free environment for all employees and applicants.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).